The Human Risk Podcast
People are often described as the largest asset in most organisations. They are also the biggest single cause of risk. This podcast explores the topic of 'human risk', or "the risk of people doing things they shouldn't or not doing things they should", and examines how behavioural science can help us mitigate it. It also looks at 'human reward', or "how to get the most out of people". When we manage human risk, we often stifle human reward. Equally, when we unleash human reward, we often inadvertently increase human risk.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 345
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Anne Sebba on The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz
Why was there a women’s orchestra in Auschwitz, and what can that help us understand human resilience?
In this deeply moving episode of the show, I speak with Anne Sebba — renowned biographer, histor…
In this deeply moving episode of the show, I speak with Anne Sebba — renowned biographer, histor…
01:06:15 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Matthew McNerney on Museum Design
What makes people want to go to museum? How can they ensure they still remain relevant?
I spend a lot of my time in museums. They inspire me, inform me and put me into mindsets I wouldn't otherwise …
I spend a lot of my time in museums. They inspire me, inform me and put me into mindsets I wouldn't otherwise …
01:01:54 |
Sat 12 Apr 2025
Dr Mark Fabian on Beyond Happy
What if the problem isn’t that you’re not happy enough — but that you’re chasing the wrong kind of happiness altogether?
Show Summary
On this episode I’m joined by Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor …
Show Summary
On this episode I’m joined by Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor …
01:04:28 |
Sat 05 Apr 2025
Professor Benjamin Van Rooij on Toxic Organisations
What makes an organisation toxic, and how can we spot the signs before it’s too late? What are the common traits that make seemingly unrelated organisations, ranging from the Catholic Church to corpo…
01:02:06 |
Sat 29 Mar 2025
Amy Watson on Violence Against Women
How can we prevent violence against women? And what role do men who don't engage in violence, have to play?
This episode tackles a serious, but important topic. Violence against women affects millio…
This episode tackles a serious, but important topic. Violence against women affects millio…
01:30:18 |
Sat 01 Mar 2025
Giles Oakley on The Art & Science of Tea
What does tea have to do with human behaviour? A lot more than you might think. On this epusoed, I'm exploring one of the world's most popular drinks and what we can learn from it.
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My guest is…
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00:49:17 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
Pav Gill on Whistleblowing that works
How do we create systems that encourage whistleblowing without incentivizing malicious reporting? Should we reward whistleblowers financially? Why is closure important, both for whistleblowers and th…
01:11:56 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
Dr Hemma Lomax on The Edge of Possibility
What is the edge of possibility and how can storytelling help us to find it? My guest isn't a storyteller — she's a lawyer, working in compliance — but she's got some fascinating insights to share a…
01:03:09 |
Sat 25 Jan 2025
Duncan Mavin on Meltdown: The Collapse of Credit Suisse
How does a major global bank keep surviving crises; until it doesn't?
Episode Summary
On this episode, I’m joined by Duncan Mavin, author of Meltdown: Scandal, Sleaze, and the Collapse of Credit Suisse…
Episode Summary
On this episode, I’m joined by Duncan Mavin, author of Meltdown: Scandal, Sleaze, and the Collapse of Credit Suisse…
01:01:51 |
Sun 12 Jan 2025
Kit Holden on Played in Germany - a footballing journey through a nation's soul
What can we learn about a country from its favourite sport? A lot. Particularly when that country has a history and culture like Germany. Which is what I'm exploring on this episode.
Even if you're …
Even if you're …
00:56:45 |
Sun 05 Jan 2025
Tim Houlihan & Dr Kurt Nelson on Behavioural Experiments, Podcasting, and Innovation
What role does experimentation play in making big life and creative decisions? What lessons can podcasters teach us about effective communication in business?
Show Summary
To answer these questions, i…
Show Summary
To answer these questions, i…
01:32:17 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Fraser Simpson on Making Ethics Engaging
What does a pink puppet called Connie have to do with ethics? More than you might think. On this episode, I'm speaking with a lawyer, whose innovative approach to getting employees to engage in ethic…
01:38:32 |
Sat 21 Dec 2024
Jono Hey on Sketchplanations
Can you distill a complex concept into a single sketch? Jono Hey can and on this episode, he joins me to talk about Sketchplanations —a project that explains the world, one sketch at a time.
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01:07:52 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Amy Kean on Communicating Effectively
What makes communicating effectively such a critical skill in today’s world?
On this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of communication with Amy Kean, a psychosociologist, educator, and the f…
On this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of communication with Amy Kean, a psychosociologist, educator, and the f…
01:03:17 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
Steve Bell on Cartooning
How does one become a political cartoonist? And what lessons can we learn from their craft?
Episode Summary
In this episode, I sit down with legendary political cartoonist Steve Bell to explore the ar…
Episode Summary
In this episode, I sit down with legendary political cartoonist Steve Bell to explore the ar…
01:17:06 |
Sat 23 Nov 2024
Dr Eva Van Den Broek & Tim Den Heijer on The Housefly Effect
How do tiny changes in our surroundings create big impacts on our daily lives? And what does that have to do with house flies?
Episode Summary
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Eva Van Den …
Episode Summary
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Eva Van Den …
01:08:24 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Matt Ballantine on Solving Problems with Randomness
What if embracing randomness could unlock better decision-making in your work?
In this episode, I welcome back Matt Ballantine, a returning guest known for his insightful and playful take on work and …
In this episode, I welcome back Matt Ballantine, a returning guest known for his insightful and playful take on work and …
01:04:35 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
Anna Rowe on Romance Scams
What would you do if someone you trusted turned out to be living a double life?
Episode Summary
On this episode, I speak with Anna Rowe, a brave and resilient advocate for victims of romance fraud. Ann…
Episode Summary
On this episode, I speak with Anna Rowe, a brave and resilient advocate for victims of romance fraud. Ann…
01:13:46 |
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Dr. Holly Bell on Curiosity, Road Trips, and Reinvention
How can road trips and curiosity shape our perspectives on life?
In this episode, I speak with Dr Holly Bell, a former professor, author, and spontaneous traveller.
Holly’s diverse background, which i…
In this episode, I speak with Dr Holly Bell, a former professor, author, and spontaneous traveller.
Holly’s diverse background, which i…
01:03:45 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
Carissa Carter & Scott Doorley on Assembling Tomorrow
What role does creativity play in navigating an unpredictable world?
On this episode, I sit down with Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, both members of the Stanford d.school faculty. Together, they’ve…
On this episode, I sit down with Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, both members of the Stanford d.school faculty. Together, they’ve…
01:03:11 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
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